In the direct-to-video “MagiRanger- The Movie: The Bride of Infershia”, Kai Oz’s soccer team manager and [not-so-secret] crush, Yamazaki Yuki, is kidnapped by King Glum. This Infershia general plans to marry her in order to release and awaken Emperor N. Ma. Though Yamazaki resists, the Sky Saint traitor Memmei casts a spell over her using a diamond ring. To get her back, the five Oz siblings climb a huge Mandoru-boy to reach the sky-bound lands of Magitopia, and its leader the great Sky Saint Magiel [played by the late legendary Super Sentai actress Machiko Soga in her last on-screen role]. When Magiel is convinced of their intentions, she gives to Kai a Majuu Unigolon to help him travel into the Hades underground. As a point of interest to the Oz siblings, their father, the fallen champion Sky Saint Blagel, had used this Unigolon as his steed in battle. The two arrive just in time to prevent the Infershia wedding between King Glum and the Bride of Infershia, and MagiRed rescues Yamazaki. After returning her safely to the surface, King Glum engages the five MagiRanger and is defeated. But the madoushi Memmei uses his dark magic to grow Glum and rebuild him into the giant Sword of Glum- a monster with metal blades and spikes, shaped like a scorpion. To combat the Sword of Glum, MagiRed changes into Saint MagiPhoenix and then merges with the Unigolon to form Tenkuu Gattai Saint Kaiser. Together with MaRyuu Gattai MagiDragon and Mahou Tetsujin Travelion, the Sword of Glum is destroyed with a series of magical attacks.

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In Stage 34- “Bond of Courage” in the series, Wolzard is unexpectedly & shockingly revealed to be the lost Magitopia champion Blagel. Not only that, but this also makes him father of the five Oz siblings, whom they thought had died in the war fifteen years earlier! He changes into his human form, Izamu, and teleports them all to the surface of Infershia. There, he explains that he had been trying to seal the Infershia from the inside, but because of damage done in the final battle by the traitorous Sky Saint Raigel, it left open the opportunity for Emperor N.Ma to transform him into the loyal Madou Knight Wolzard, and blocked out his real memories. But before the five siblings have a chance to absorb all of this, Memmei and Vancuria take Blagel back into Infershia, and unleash the meshed Chimera creature once more on the MagiRanger. Just in the nick of time, MagiShine and Lunagel arrive riding a Majuu Unigolon- a legendary horned horse that can freely travel between Marudeonna universes, Magitopia, and the real world. The Unigolon takes the MagiRanger back to the real world; the two Sky Saints, however, chose to remain behind to settle the score against the traitor Memmei. Chimera follows the MagiRanger and grows to gigantic proportions. While the others are still weakened with grief and shock, MagiRed impatiently and aggressively transforms himself and Unigolon into their giant forms and then into Tenkuu Gattai Saint Kaiser. MagiDragon soon follows and is overpowered by Chimera, but Saint Kaiser, in a rage, is able to defeat the monster. Sadly, no sooner does he do that when Mahou Gattai WolKaiser appears, and the two engage in a heated battle... avenging youngest son against cursed trapped father.

Since Saint Kaiser appeared in the OVA movie as well, which had no real continuity with the series, there is no way to tell which version is the ‘correct’ version. However, for the sake of less confusion, I will use the series as basis for this review, since it was more important to the plot that way than it was in the movie.

Maagi Magi Magika!
[change- soldier- element]

To the uninitiated or untrained eye, Tenkuu Gattai Saint Kaiser is virtually identical to its dark counterpart, Majin Gattai WolKaiser. There are several differences, other than just its coloring:

Saint MagiPhoenix (back) is nothing but a repaint of the MagiPhoenix figure from the DX Majin Gattai MagiKing (sold separately). The silver on its legs, metallic blue for its belt, and the artistic ‘M’s on both its chest and head have been repainted gold. There is also a small diamond on his forehead that was originally painted gold that has been left the original red color of the hard PVC plastic. Aside from these few paint alterations, MagiPhoenix and Saint MagiPhoenix are exactly the same. Saint MagiPhoenix forms half of the chest of Saint Kaiser.

The Majuu Unigolon (back) is fairly close to the dark Majuu Barikion, but there are differences other than coloring. The most obvious one is that Unigolon’s head has been redesigned to incorporate a long unicorn’s horn with an ‘M’ molded on either side, and a screw-like pattern running across it’s length. Its mane has also been changed, with the screw pattern running its length as well. The tail has been re-sculpted to make it curve in a different angle. While the color of the plastic has been changed from black to white, some very minor paint apps were changed as well, such as removing silver paint from all four lower legs and leaving them the natural white of the plastic. Unigolon forms the head, torso, part of the chest, arms, legs, and weapon of Saint Kaiser.

As MagiPhoenix did with Barikion, Saint MagiPhoenix can ride atop Unigolon in an unnamed configuration; there are no reins for the toy to grasp like there are in the both the movie and series. Because MagiPhoenix wielded the Phoenix Sword, Unigolon’s horn was designed to detach so that Saint MagiPhoenix would be provided with a sword as well. However, the unnamed sword was not used or mentioned in the show or movie.

Maagi Magi Giruma Jinga!
[change- soldier- power- combination]

“When light and flame become one, the holy Majin will [now] appear!”

Saint Kaiser, in channeling Kai Oz’s rage and raw determination, proves to be a powerful opponent against the multi-faceted and multi-faced Chimera. While he may not have had absolute control over the Unigolon’s power, it was enough to destroy the monster. Then when WolKaiser appeared, Saint Kaiser dueled against him to an unprecedented but much-anticipated stalemate. Like WolKaiser, he wields a double-blade staff composed of Unigolon’s mane, neck and head & horn. With it, Saint Kaiser can perform the Saint Horn Finish- where he jumps high into the air, and impales the unicorn horn into his enemy.

Tenkuu Gattai Saint Kaiser (back) now more closely resembles Yuujou Gattai FireKaiser because of the similarity between Unigolon & Barikion, and Saint MagiPhoenix & MagiPhoenix. There are still differences... Saint Kaiser has a golden ponytail with a smaller unicorn horn on his forehead, and a red-&-gold phoenix-like emblem over his face around his green eyes. There are also two bronze stallions emblazed on his shoulders. The unnamed double-sided staff is also nearly identical to FireKaiser’s, except for Unigolon’s head and golden PVC horn. However, Saint Kaiser’s long ponytail-like queue is shaped differently, adding the smaller unicorn horn which unfolds from his forehead, and a new face design. The mane, also, was changed and has the screw-like pattern woven around it instead of the layered armor blade FireKaiser has on his.

Because Saint Kaiser and FireKaiser are nearly identical, what one can do, the other can do as well; and that is the chest swapping and riding features common to almost all of the DX “MagiRanger” line. Though never seen on the show, this means that:

Saint MagiPhoenix can:

ride on top of MagiDragon

ride on top of Barikion

ride on top of MagiLion

be combined with MagiFairy to form an alternate chest for the MagiKing (though it would look no different when combined)

be combined with MagiFairy to form an alternate chest for the Travelion

be combined with Barikion to form an alternate chest for the FireKaiser (though it would look no different when combined)

be combined with Barikion to form an alternate version of the WolKentauros

be combined with Unigolon to form an alternate version of the WolKentauros

MagiPhoenix can:

ride on top of Unigolon

be combined with Unigolon to form an alternate version of the WolKentauros

be combined with Unigolon to form an alternate chest for the Saint Kaiser(though it would look no different when combined)

the Head Train from Travelion can:

be combined with Unigolon to form an alternate chest and head for the Saint Kaiser

Wolzard can:

ride on top of Unigolon

be combined with Unigolon to form an alternate version of the WolKentauros

be combined with Unigolon to form an alternate chest, head, and weapon for the Saint Kaiser

It is this last point that needs clarification- Wolzard merging with Unigolon. Because Wolzard also shares a similar shape with Saint MagiPhoenix, and Unigolon is nearly identical to Barikion, an alternate white & gold version of WolKaiser can be formed. Bandai did not intend for there to be a rotating face under Unigolon’s jaw like there is on Barikion. So instead, they designed a single, non-moving piece to represent a ‘face’. This is because MagiPhoenix and Wolzard have different neck structures for FireKaiser and WolKaiser, respectively. And so here, since Wolzard requires the horse head for his combination, Bandai placed an alternate ‘face’ under Unigolon’s jaw so that he wouldn’t need Barikion’s. Also, since Unigolon’s head is needed for the alternate WolKaiser, his tail becomes useless, so it is incorporated into the staff, giving it a wicked golden sheppard’s hook on one end, and Unigolon’s mane on the other. This makes it look near-identical to the Bari-Javelin used by WolKaiser.

For those of you wondering what the differences are between the DX Tenkuu Gattai Saint Kaiser from “Mahou Sentai MagiRanger”/"MagiRanger- The Movie: The Bride of Infershia", and its English-speaking counterpart, the Deluxe Steedergon Fury Megazord from “Power Rangers Mystic Force”, I have stunning news...

There are no differences-! They are perfectly identical in every way except in packaging and instructions! Actually, the Steedergon Fury Megazord is about $30.00 less since it’s not imported directly from Japan. All paint apps, materials, and moldings are exactly the same, and there are no decals for either toy. For 2006, you need not have to worry about importing the rare DX Saint Kaiser unless you are concerned about its connection to the “MagiRanger” line and the packaging. (And, if you already paid for an expensive import like I did, I completely sympathize...) Additionally, Bandai America never released the DX WolKaiser in American toy stores due to marketing strategies. They said that the black robot would not sell very well, though they thought that they may have released it later in 2006 as a store-exclusive; alas that never came to pass.

To be honest, Tenkuu Gattai Saint Kaiser actually looks a little meaner to me than WolKaiser; this white devil with a golden spear, flaming soul and racing heart. I didn’t get it just because it was just a movie-exclusive release or repaint. It has a different aura to it, and has its own look aside from WolKaiser. I completely recommend getting it... (Although, between just you and me, I’d go with the Deluxe Steedergon Fury Megazord because it’s exactly the same toy, but cheaper, and you don’t have to pay for those expensive S&H costs.)

On a more personal note, as this is my last “MagiRanger” review for CDX, I want to give my special thanks to Siu-Wai, owner of Kicks Hobby-Japan (ships across US only), for holding onto this set for me even though he was out of stock. I got all of my DX “MagiRanger” sets from his only physical store (located outside Northgate Mall in northern Seattle, Washington), and I will continue to shop with him.

Comments

I can't believe that I had this all typed up and pictures taken two years ago, and then forgot that I'd even covered it! For those of you who were waiting for my take on it, I do apologize for the long delay!

Oh, BTW- what are the chances that I'll cover either the DX Densetsu Gasshin MagiLegend (or Deluxe Manticore Megazord)? Umm... next to none. Someone else will have to cover that disaster. I have all that I want from "MagiRanger", so this truly is my last review on any toys related to it.
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I do have to wonder how it is that Bandai America can get away with bringing us modified toys or even not releasing them in the US, and yet the UK almost always gets them exactly as they were in Japan, but at the same prices as US versions... (Although, with a sinking US Dollar, I'm not sure that's true anymore.)

Thanks for the heads up. If they change even a single paint app, then it's easy to assume that other mods have been made. Typically, however, unless it's die-cast metal they leave materials alone.
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It'll be interesting to see what Bandai UK make of the Operation Overdrive releases. They don't seem to have quite made it to our shelves as of yet but I've seen catalogue pictures that look more like the Boukenger toys, of course there's every chance that those photos originated with Bandai Japan and we get the same Drive Max disaster as you do.

Ooh- that's a hard one to predict. As I said, the UK stuff is usually unaltered from Japan; whether you get everything that we get in the US as well, I cannot say. I think I should rely on Bandai UK (or whatever it's called) more than BA to get Super Sentai-accurate stuff. But as for the Drive-Max Megazord...? Man, I just don't know. But fortunately, BA has learned its lesson for "PR Jungle Fury", and has released the new Megazord (called?) just like the original GekiTorja.

But, they also seem to be introducing a new line of characters and Zords that were not present in "GekiRanger"- a brand new DX Megazord has surfaced with a white tiger, panther, an elephant, a bat, and a shark which can separate/combine only with itself, and a 3" Ranger figure can be placed inside of it! My thinking here is that BA somehow has decided to make a new Megazord based on an old-and-unused "GaoRanger" combo to liven up the toy line. At first glance without taking it out of the box it looks interesting, but you can easily tell it is both simple and cheap.
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I just got my hand on that guy, and let me tell you something : It's AMAZING! Wolkaiser was one of my favorite but this, this is even beyond. Probably one of the best mecha ever created in the super sentai/ power rangers line.

Yeah, the MagiRanger mecha are pretty awesome... with the exception of the MagiLegend which absolutely no one liked [on either side of the pond]. They really played up the whole magic armor style in a way that fit the Super Sentai format. I mean, the frickin' MagiKing had a tall wizard's hat and pointed-toe boots!

I had a chance to examine that special-edition MagiKing when I was at Kicks one time. Though it was double the price of the regular DX ver (which I think is an awesome mecha), that thing was just beyond-words-type awesome- every single surface was painted, be it black or gray.
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Ok, this is my first post on this site & I've always liked power rangers, although I'll have to stop watching since I'm going away to college in august & my mom wants grandkids in a couple of years...

However, I've been surfing the web since I was looking for a wolkaiser toy set for a good price & I got a bunch of pictures of all the different combinations for all the mecha sets in the magiranger/mystic force series...

Any chance anyone would be willing to show us what they look like?

Also, turns out wolzard+unigolon= Dx "BraveKaiser"...

I know I can be a bit rude sometimes s I hope I don't offend...

And thanks to whoever put up all these reviews...I don't have the toy but they sure do look cool...I mean come on...It's a giant robot...what kids not gonna love it...

The thing about the "MagiRanger" mecha is that it avoids limb-swapping. Instead, it is chest-swapping- the central chest unit of each of the five mecha- MagiKing, WolKaiser, Travelion, MagiLegend, and Saint Kaiser- can be removed, and then attached to any of the others. Now while they don't do this in the series on a regular basis, MagiPhoenix (chest for the MagiKing) swapped at least twice with the evil Majuu Barikion to become FireKaiser (which is a swap using WolKaiser's body). So, since Saint Kaiser is a repaint, you pretty much see how that works out. And we never saw a swap with any of the others.

With the exception of the awful MagiLegend, I've written the reviews on all of the DX "MagiRanger" mecha, and there's no real point to creating an entire review based on this one element. Simply mentioning it is sufficient in my eyes. So, if someone else wants to step up and do that, that's just fine; I've done my piece with it.

Unless, by popular demand...

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Oh, BTW, go to Veoh.com to see both episodes of Power Rangers and TV-Nihon-subbed Super Sentai eps while you're away!
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Ok, thank you for replying...I know it's just chest swapping but it still looks pretty cool...lol!

I found some pics of some of the combinations on some other sites, but I'm not so sure they'll like me copying & pasting their pics from one site to another...that, and the pics are not all that big...

I didn't think you'd do a whole review on it, as I think you did cover it sufficiently as well...I just wanted some pics along with it...a guy can dream, right?

Ah well, thanks for sending me the link...I've already seen some things on youtube, but I wouldn't mind having a look at this too...

BTW, I don't like magilegend either...it's only 2 mechs that don't combine with the rest of the series...I think I'll pass...

No no no no no, you misunderstand- the DX MagiLegend does also chest-swap with the rest of the line; the MagiLion's head pops off top reveal a big ol' gap which then the Front Engine (Travelion), Wolzard (WolKaiser), or MagiPhoenix (MagiKing) can fit into. MagiLion's head has a panel folded up inside that then extends to cover the gap when it attaches to the other mecha.

The problem with chest-swapping is, even though the DX toys can do it, in the series this breaks continuity on how a majin gattai works. Presumably, if MagiLion lost it's head, then the four Legend MagiRanger which compose it would- in theory- die because their heads would be taken off. (Remember, with the exception of Travelion, all mecha in "MagiRanger" are actually the human-sized characters who have been merged/transformed into larger forms using magic.) That is also why the MagiLegend itself breaks continuity in-series- previously one ranger would form one MagiMajin; whereas MagiLion is composed of four Legend MagiRanger.
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Think that's complicated? Try keeping track of the four 10-word magic vocabularies they use in the series, and all the possible combinations therein! [I think the largest spell(s) used in the series are five words long.] Each word (and corresponding key on a keypad) has a specific purpose, and when used in specific combinations, creates the magic spells in the series; it's not ancient Latin & Greek either. (Even in Japanese, the words are meaningless.)

Look up the electronic MagiPhone on CDX to see what I mean... or just watch the show.
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